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Trump vs Zelensky, Gen Z Protests
Trump and Zelensky clash over Ukraine as Indian Gen Z protests face crackdown.
In brief
Trump and Zelensky clash over Ukraine as Indian Gen Z protests face crackdown. US President Trump criticized Ukraine's leader for diesel deals with Russia, while Indian Gen Z activists were detained amid voter fraud demonstrations. Originally reported by France24.
India Gen Z Protests
Thousands of Gen Z protesters were rounded up and detained in sports stadiums and community halls turned into makeshift detention centres.
“The 'Cockroach' movement felt the crushing boot of the state this week”
Indian Movement Founder Arrested
The movement's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was arrested on arrival and detained again this Friday.
“Abhijeet Dipke was arrested on arrival”
Modi Government Response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government says the measures were necessary to protect civilians in the capital.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government says the measures were necessary to protect civilians in the capital”
UN Human Rights Concerns
The UN Human Rights Office urged authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly.
“The UN Human Rights Office urged authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly”
Ukraine Blame Game
President Volodymyr Zelensky called Trump's diesel deal with the Kremlin 'weak' and suggested Trump had chosen 'the other side'.
“Zelensky called Trump's diesel deal with the Kremlin 'weak'”
Trump's Ukraine Stance
Trump warned Zelensky against striking Russian refineries and announced an energy ceasefire that went nowhere.
“Trump warned Zelensky against striking Russian refineries”
Zelensky's Search for Solidarity
Zelensky continued to search for solidarity and a solution in Europe.
“Zelensky continued to search for solidarity and a solution in Europe”
What to remember
US President Trump criticized Ukraine's leader for diesel deals with Russia, while Indian Gen Z activists were detained amid voter fraud demonstrations.
